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Perri Arlette Reid (née McKissack; August 29, ), professionally known by her former stage name, Pebbles, is an American singer-songwriter, buisnesswoman, producer and music executive.

Reid is perhaps best known for her hit songs during the late s and early s such as "Girlfriend" (), "Mercedes Boy" () and "Giving You the Benefit" (). In addition to a recording career, Reid created the contemporary R&B group TLC.

Reid is currently an Atlanta-based minister, known as "Sister Perri".

Biography

Early life and career

Reid was born Perri Arlette McKissack on August 29, , one of four siblings to two African-American parents.

Reid's parents divorced when she was around six years old.

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Her mother raised Reid and her siblings on the income of a waitress and housekeeper. Reid got her start at age sixteen in as a backing vocalist for the percussionist/band leader Bill Summers and the funk band Con Funk Shun.

Reid co-wrote one of Con Funk Shun's singles, "Body L